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Cartier Women's Initiative 2027

Annual international entrepreneurship programme for women impact entrepreneurs. USD 100,000 grant for first-place awardees per region, plus fellowship programme and global community access.

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Key Information
Organisation
Cartier
Location
Africa (multiple regions)
Status
Closed
Application Deadline
Jun 16, 2026
Program Type
Fellowship
Amount
USD 100,000
Size
medium
Cohort
2027 Edition (20th anniversary)
Language
English
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About this Program

The Cartier Women's Initiative is an annual international entrepreneurship programme founded in 2006 that supports women-run impact businesses globally. The 2027 edition (20th anniversary) features 10 awards: 9 regional awards (including Anglophone and Lusophone Africa, Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa, and MENA) plus the Science & Technology Pioneer Award. 30 fellows are selected (top 3 per award) and receive USD 100,000 for first place, USD 60,000 for second, USD 30,000 for third, plus an 11-month fellowship programme. Since 2006, CWI has supported 330 fellows from 66 countries.

Benefits & What You Get

USD 100,000 (1st place), USD 60,000 (2nd), USD 30,000 (3rd) per region. 11-month fellowship programme, peer-learning sessions, executive coaching, in-person events, lifelong access to global community of 330+ fellows.

Eligibility

Woman founder/co-founder with decision-making authority. Business 1-6 years old (incorporated June 2020-June 2025), generating revenue for at least 1 year, raised less than USD 2 million dilutive funding. For-profit or hybrid model. English proficiency at CEFR B2+. Commitment to fellowship January 2027-December 2027.

Equity Terms

Zero Equity (Grant)